‘Summer Disaster Preparedness’ Korea Forest Service Activates Landslide Prevention Support Headquarters

Park Jong-ho, Administrator of the Korea Forest Service (first from the left), and Choi Byung-am, Deputy Administrator (first from the right), along with others, are taking a commemorative photo after the plaque unveiling ceremony of the 'Landslide Prevention Support Headquarters' at the Government Daejeon Complex on the 18th. Photo by Korea Forest Service

[Asia Economy (Daejeon) Reporter Jeong Il-woong] The Korea Forest Service announced on the 18th that it held a plaque ceremony for the 'Landslide Prevention Support Headquarters' at the Government Complex Daejeon.

The Landslide Prevention Support Headquarters will continue its activities until October 15, aiming to prepare for natural disasters such as landslides during the summer season.

Prior to this, the Korea Forest Service conducted a 'first on-site survey (5th?10th)' and a 'second joint survey (11th?15th)' on the forest damage areas caused by wildfires in Ulju, Andong, and Goseong that occurred last month.

Based on the survey results, the Landslide Prevention Support Headquarters plans to establish a restoration plan to prevent secondary damage such as landslides and soil erosion, and will prioritize emergency response and restoration.

In addition, intensive safety management will be focused on major risk areas such as multi-use facilities frequently visited by the public, including the National Arboretum and natural recreation forest management offices, as well as landslide-prone areas.

Park Jong-ho, Administrator of the Korea Forest Service, stated, “Landslides are a type of natural disaster that can occur without warning and cause significant damage, so proactive and swift prevention and response are of utmost importance. We urge the public to pay close attention to summer landslide advisories and warnings, weather forecasts, and to promptly follow safety measures such as evacuation guidance in case of emergencies.”

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